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By SL33pyRiceBoi on 3rd Jun 2004

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Good Points

-A little more inexpensive than most other co2 powerlets.
-Same power and performance as other powerlets
-All 12 gram powerlets are the same. (mostly 99%)

Bad Points

-None really... all the same. you just have to understand it.

General Comments

Crosman co2 powerlets are cheaper if you buy more. The more you buy, the more you save.

Here are some of the AVERAGE prices:

5 pack of powerlets - $4.00
25 pack of powerlets - $15.00
40 pack of powerlets - $23.00
100 pack of powerlets - $50.00
500 pack of powerlets - $250.00

Note: i normally buy the 40 pack. i get around 3000 shots.


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Ok. lets get some of the facts straight.

Co2 is carbon dioxide and it can be pressurized into a liquid. The 12-gram co2 tank was originally created by crosman in the mid 1950s. Crosman gave it the original name "powerlet." (a powerlet is specifically refers to the 12 gram co2 tank) later, it became so popular that it became a universal acceptance. More than 95% of the co2 powered guns today use this powerlet.


CO2 is a gas at temperatures above -69.9 degrees F. At 70 degrees F, CO2 obtains a gas pressure of 852.8 psi when confined in a vessel. this pressure is the constant no matter what size the storage volume is. so basically a 12 gram powerlet has the same pressure as a 20 oz tank. if there is more co2 in the storage volume, it just becomes a liquid. that is why the 12 gram powerlet is so popular. it is small and compact, but still producing enough power as any other sized tank.

Also keep in mind that co2 is a refrigerant gas. This means when co2 changes from liquid to gas. The temperature of the area will cool because of the expansion of the gas. Because co2 is temperature based, the pressure in a co2 gun will drop if a series of rapid fire occurs. and when pressure is low, you get LOW VELOSITY (in terms low fps). It has been tested that velocities will drop more than 100fps over a long string of shots.

So, if you want to shoot ACCURATELY with a CO2 gun, do not shoot rapid-fire. It is suggested that you have a period of 15 second intervals BETWEEN SHOTS in order to let the co2 warm back up and return to room temperature.

But, if you're just plinking, you can shoot faster than that.


I highly suggest crosman powerlets over any other, no matter the gun manufacturer.

7 Comments on Review by SL33pyRiceBoi for Crosman 12gr co2 Powerlets

1. Bertie on 1st Oct 2004

   Another fine review from someone who knows his muzzle from his butt. (With acknowledgements to Mr. Tawn!).

2. hotsky on 6th Jun 2005

   SL33pyRiceBoi,
   I agree that all (at least most) of CO2’s are the same, so why did you say you recommend crosman co2 over the others?
   
   I used them before, but now I exclusively use the Brass Eagle CO2 - just as good, but cheaper. Although my favourites are Umarex.

3. Bertie on 7th Jun 2005

   hotsky.....apparantly, Crosman powerlets have a little oil in them which helps to keep the gun seals in good shape.
   
   Having used Crosman and Umarex powerlets, I found no difference between them in performance.
   I'm sure the seals will benefit from Crosman's oil but I have never left ANY capsule in my guns even overnight so I buy Umarex from J S Ramsbottom which have a jolly good discount when bought in quantity.

4. SL33pyRiceBoi on 9th Jun 2005

   yes, true, there is oil in the crosman co2 powerlets. that is why i use them. have tried other brands of co2, and found no difference. as i stated before, co2 powerlets are all basically the same, with very few differences.

5. pete alan on 4th Jul 2005

   can anyone help me?? im looking to buy co2 capsules in bulk!! anyone know where can get a good deal???!?

6. floydytoydy on 15th Jul 2005

   did anybody try 16 gram brass eagle...

7. SL33pyRiceBoi on 4th Aug 2005

   If you are buying them online, then go to http://www.pyramidair.com/ because they have the best prices I have ever seen on the WEB...and trust me, i've look around....I have been buying from them for more than 4 years...
   
   I'm an independant...I don't have any relations with that company, they should be paying me to tell all you about them...hahah

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